| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880820 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This study documents several important trends in MV surgery, including the progressive adoption of mitral valve repair and increasing use of bioprosthetic replacement valves. Operative risks of MV repair are significantly lower than those for MV replacement. Operative mortality for isolated elective mitral valve repair is 1% in contemporary clinical practice.
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Authors
James S. MD, Shubin PhD, Bartley P. MD, Eric D. MD, J. Scott MD, Sean M. PhD, James M. MD,